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# Anchors

Refer to the following topics to understand anchors and how to use them:

| Topic | Description |
| :---- | :---------- |
| [Introduction to anchors](xref:arfoundation-anchors-introduction) | Understand how anchors enable you to place mixed reality content. |
| [Anchors platform support](xref:arfoundation-anchors-platform-support) | Discover which AR platforms support AR Foundation's anchor subsystem. |
| [AR Anchor Manager component](xref:arfoundation-anchors-aranchormanager) | Understand how to configure and use the AR Anchor Manager component. |
| [AR Anchor component](xref:arfoundation-anchors-aranchor) | Understand how to configure and use the AR Anchor component. |
| [Persistent anchors](xref:arfoundation-anchors-persistent) | Understand how to save anchors during an AR session and load them in subsequent sessions. |

## Additional resources

* [Anchors samples](xref:arfoundation-samples-anchors)